Alex Mashinsky

 

Alex Mashinsky is a technology entrepreneur of Israeli-American descent and a prominent person in the cryptocurrency space. He is a co-founder and ex-CEO of Celsius Network, founded in 2017. It is a lending platform built on blockchain technology.

 

Having a background in leading VOIP technology, he moved into cryptocurrency to offer decentralized financial solutions.

 

Quick Facts

 

Full name	Alexander Mashinsky
Birth	06-10-1965, Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic
Nationality	Israeli-American
Education	Electrical Engineering from Tel Aviv University (dropped out)
Wife/Partner	Krissy Mashinsky
Net worth	Estimated in millions

 

Under his guidance, Celsius sought to make banking accessible to all by providing interest-earning crypto accounts and loans. Nevertheless, the platform encountered legal and financial issues, resulting in its insolvency in 2022.

 

Alex Mashinsky - Career Timeline

 

• 1996 – Co-founded Arbinet, revolutionizing VOIP technology.
• 2017 – Founded Celsius Network, a crypto lending and borrowing platform.
• 2018 – Launched Celsius token (CEL) to incentivize users.
• 2021 – Celsius reached $20B in assets under management.
• 2022 – Celsius filed for bankruptcy amid liquidity issues.
• 2023 – Faced legal challenges related to Celsius’s collapse.

 

Despite the controversies, Mashinsky continues to be a strong proponent of blockchain innovation and decentralization, often providing insights on financial liberty, cryptocurrency lending, and the future of decentralized finance (DeFi).

 

Useful Links To Connect With Alex Mashinsky

 

Platform	Link
X (formerly Twitter)	www.twitter.com/mashinsky
LinkedIn profile	linkedin.com/in/mashinsky
Celsius Network	www.celsius.network
Personal Website	www.alexmashinsky.com